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Gerrit Cole and Paul Skenes were both selected No. 1 overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates and came up through the organization. As Skenes prepares for his MLB debut, Cole thinks the Pirates would do well to heed some of his advice. Cole was asked about …
Paul Skenes’ moment has arrived. The Pittsburgh Pirates made the big announcement on Wednesday that they are calling up their top pitching prospect Skenes. The 21-year-old will be making his MLB debut on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. …
The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking it slowly when it comes to promoting top pitching prospect Paul Skenes, much to the frustration of some of their fans. As far as Pirates GM Ben Cherington is concerned, however, the focus for Skenes is to keep …
A Pittsburgh Pirates player suffered an injury this week straight out of “Looney Tunes.” Pirates manager Derek Shelton revealed to reporters on Wednesday that catcher Joey Bart, who has now sat out of the last three consecutive games, …
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes dominated during his latest Triple-A start and could be the next prospect called up to the MLB.
The Pittsburgh Pirates won their early-season series with the Baltimore Orioles thanks to a wild final play on Sunday. The Pirates entered the bottom of the ninth inning trailing 2-1 to the Orioles at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. They got two hits and a …
Domingo German is getting to stay on the East Coast. MLB insider Mike Rodriguez reports Friday that the ex-New York Yankees pitcher German has landed a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. German will be getting a one-year minor-league deal worth $1.5 …
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed a former Gold Glove winner. The Pirates on Friday signed outfielder Michael A. Taylor to a 1-year deal worth $4 million. Taylor, who turns 33 years old in two weeks, spent last season with the Twins. He batted .220 …
One ex-Milwaukee Brewers pitcher is moving elsewhere in the division. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported Thursday that veteran left-hander Eric Lauer is signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lauer is joining the Pirates on minor-league deal. The …
The Pittsburgh Pirates are opening up the checkbook for their top arm. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Thursday that the Pirates have agreed to a big contract extension with right-hander Mitch Keller. The 27-year-old Keller is getting a five-year …
Domingo German might not have to venture too far for his next MLB team. MLB insider Mike Rodriguez reported this week that the Pittsburgh Pirates have met several times with the controversial righty German and that they aim to be a finalist to sign …
The Pittsburgh Pirates were apparently working the phones on Super Bowl Sunday. The Pirates have reportedly agreed to a deal with All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal. Free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal in serious talks with the Pittsburgh Pirates, …
Gary Sanchez may soon find himself back on the East Coast. MLB insider Robert Murray of FanSided reports this week that the veteran catcher Sanchez is drawing interest from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Sanchez remains a free agent after spending last …
There may still be some meat left on the bone for Thor’s MLB career. MLB insider Robert Murray of FanSided said in his latest column this week that veteran right-hander Noah Syndergaard is receiving some free agent interest from two National …
Aroldis Chapman is officially headed to his fourth team in two years. MLB insider Robert Murray of FanSided reported Monday that the veteran relief pitcher Chapman has agreed to sign with the Pittsburgh Pirates in free agency. Ken Rosenthal of The …
There is officially an Iverson playing in the state of Pennsylvania again. The MLB transaction log revealed this week that the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed a player with an interesting name — Iverson Allen, who is a 16-year-old outfielder …
